U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen and Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Credit: The Texas TribuneBy Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans…
Photo above: Jessika Morales, 33, helps Francisco Jubera, 63, register to vote at the Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi on Sept. 11, 2024. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for Votebeat By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas TribuneMarch 12, 2025 “Texas Senate…
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A measles outbreak has been reported in the Texas Panhandle, with additional exposures in parts of Central Texas. While no confirmed cases have been reported in Hidalgo County, health officials are urging residents to stay…
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting household and business travel surveys to gather data that will help improve the Rio Grande Valley’s transportation system. In collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning…
Museum of South Texas History to Host Reception for “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” Participants
By Sandy Pollock, Communications Officer, Museum of South Texas History EDINBURG, Texas – The Museum of South Texas History is honored to host a special reception for participants of “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a historic 60-mile journey bringing attention to the Underground…
College of Liberal Arts to host book talk event on Friday By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg, TX – The UTRGV College of Liberal Arts is hosting a book talk for the “Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An…
By UTRGV News and Media Relations EDINBURG, TEXAS – FEB. 19, 2025 – Join The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in celebrating creativity at the annual Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) from Feb. 20 to March 2, where…
Staff Report Edinburg, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley will hold its first-ever “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” event from March 3 to March 9, highlighting the region’s historical role in the journey to freedom for African Americans seeking refuge in…
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County District Clerk, was honored with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Service Award for her dedicated service on the TAC Board of Directors during the 2024 calendar year. The award was presented by…
Photos above: From left, Sen. Juan J. Hinojosa, Sen. Adam Hinojsa, and Sen. Judith Zaffirini saw some committee assignments change as the new legislature opened in January 2025. By Arnoldo Mata AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, as head of…
